2006 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |